Reviews of safaris to Kwando-Linyanti area
629 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Kwando-Linyanti.
Mr D.
London
"My Oct 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana between 15 Oct 2024 and 26 Oct 2024
"Locations, camps and game viewings were excellent most of the time, except the walking safari part which came across as an afterthought.
If you are keen on a walking safari then go to Zambia!
Though the heat was nearly unbearable and being thrown around in the vehicle for ten hours a day due to the deep sandy roads was difficult on the body, I would definitely go back." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
If you are keen on a walking safari then go to Zambia!
Though the heat was nearly unbearable and being thrown around in the vehicle for ten hours a day due to the deep sandy roads was difficult on the body, I would definitely go back." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
J&B
Wirral
"Our Oct 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 12 Oct 2024 and 24 Oct 2024
"This was our first trip to Botswana and we hope it won't be our last. The quantity and variety of animals and birds was simply amazing.
The camps we visited and their staff were all first class. Having both a guide and a tracker (a feature of Kwando safaris) worked very well - and they were more than happy to educate us when tracking the big cats. They were able to spot and identify animals and birds from a long way away (how do they do that!).
Our thanks to Amanda for recommending the camps we stayed in. They were excellent choices - all a little different from each other but all at the consistently high standard of guiding, accommodation, and food and drink.
We would be very happy to return to Lagoon, Splash and Rra Dinare and would recommend all three most highly.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
This is only the second time we've used Expert Africa, and on both occasions have found the company to be excellent.
We identified only one area for improvement - more for the safari company than Expert Africa - and that is to try to allocate people to safari jeeps based on their interests rather than just their arrival date. We realise this might prove difficult, but it is an area we feel merits a review." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
The camps we visited and their staff were all first class. Having both a guide and a tracker (a feature of Kwando safaris) worked very well - and they were more than happy to educate us when tracking the big cats. They were able to spot and identify animals and birds from a long way away (how do they do that!).
Our thanks to Amanda for recommending the camps we stayed in. They were excellent choices - all a little different from each other but all at the consistently high standard of guiding, accommodation, and food and drink.
We would be very happy to return to Lagoon, Splash and Rra Dinare and would recommend all three most highly.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
This is only the second time we've used Expert Africa, and on both occasions have found the company to be excellent.
We identified only one area for improvement - more for the safari company than Expert Africa - and that is to try to allocate people to safari jeeps based on their interests rather than just their arrival date. We realise this might prove difficult, but it is an area we feel merits a review." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs J
Chester
"My Oct 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana between 11 Oct 2024 and 23 Oct 2024
"A fabulous trip , really well organised at every stage . The guiding throughout was of a high standard and the staff in all the camps were lovely.
Saw every kind of wildlife you would expect to in that area.
A good time of year to go..hot but fewer crowds.
Have used Expert Africa several times before and would again." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Saw every kind of wildlife you would expect to in that area.
A good time of year to go..hot but fewer crowds.
Have used Expert Africa several times before and would again." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss M & S
London
"My Oct 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana between 11 Oct 2024 and 23 Oct 2024
"Overall a wonderful trip and cannot wait to return to Africa. We saw so much and enjoyed some really special interactions between the animals rather than just looking at them thanks to the great guides. We even saw honey bagders, which Sue was very keen to see. Feisty little animals!! Driving, walking and boat trips all very enjoyable. We actually saw 7 different leopards over the 3 camps, which must be a record as I beleive they are quite elusive. The only downside I would comment on was there were reps visiting in Lagoon & Shinde who both tryed to take over the direction of our activities. I think they should be put in seperate vehicles."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Chelmsford
"Our spectacular Okavango safari holiday "
I visited Botswana between 15 Sep 2024 and 25 Sep 2024
"After a break of over 10 years from a series of safari holidays we decided to go back to our favourite destination, Botswana and specifically the Okavango delta, for a holiday to celebrate a big occasion. It proved to be the perfect choice.
The Expert Africa team member we dealt with, Tom Morris, suggested a series of camps run by Kwando Safaris from which we chose Lagoon, Mma Dinare and Splash to give a variety of environments. Kwando have private concessions on land owned by the local villagers and that gives a level of exclusivity not available elsewhere in Africa in our experience.
All the camps were excellent. The safari experience at these camps was unbeatable, with more game and more interaction with their behaviour but none of the intrusion from other game trucks experienced at other destinations.
The guides, trackers and staff at each of the camps were genuinely welcoming and looked after us faultlessly. It has hard to understand how they could maintain that level of cheerfulness and pride in their work and environment at all times while working up to 18 hours a day, every day.
When our outbound BA flight was delayed late on Saturday night, the Expert Africa emergency system responded immediately to help us reorganise the journey, and provided additional prompt support on the Sunday morning.
Overall the organisation provided by Expert Africa was faultless." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
The Expert Africa team member we dealt with, Tom Morris, suggested a series of camps run by Kwando Safaris from which we chose Lagoon, Mma Dinare and Splash to give a variety of environments. Kwando have private concessions on land owned by the local villagers and that gives a level of exclusivity not available elsewhere in Africa in our experience.
All the camps were excellent. The safari experience at these camps was unbeatable, with more game and more interaction with their behaviour but none of the intrusion from other game trucks experienced at other destinations.
The guides, trackers and staff at each of the camps were genuinely welcoming and looked after us faultlessly. It has hard to understand how they could maintain that level of cheerfulness and pride in their work and environment at all times while working up to 18 hours a day, every day.
When our outbound BA flight was delayed late on Saturday night, the Expert Africa emergency system responded immediately to help us reorganise the journey, and provided additional prompt support on the Sunday morning.
Overall the organisation provided by Expert Africa was faultless." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Family H & L
Berks
"My Sep 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana between 13 Sep 2024 and 28 Sep 2024
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs J.
Cookstown
"Botswana - beyond our expectations!"
I visited Botswana between 7 Sep 2024 and 16 Sep 2024
"This was our second time travelling with Expert Africa and, again, they did not disappoint. Our specialist, Lucy, listened to our requirements and put together an itinerary which delivered on every aspect. She listened to our requirements, made thoughtful recommendations and answered all our communications efficiently and effectively.
As a result our trip was everything we could have wished for and more, from the 2 excellent camps that we stayed at, the efficiency with which our internal transfers were carried out and the abundance of wildlife that we were able to see. I don't think there was anything on which we missed out.
Thank you Expert Africa! We hope to travel with you again.
Keep on doing what you are doing!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
As a result our trip was everything we could have wished for and more, from the 2 excellent camps that we stayed at, the efficiency with which our internal transfers were carried out and the abundance of wildlife that we were able to see. I don't think there was anything on which we missed out.
Thank you Expert Africa! We hope to travel with you again.
Keep on doing what you are doing!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr CB & Dr MB
Tring
"Botswana 2024"
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 7 Sep 2024 and 21 Sep 2024
"A fantastic trip. It was so good that it will be almost impossible to better or even equal it in future (we will try though and you will have a very hard job!)
Tracy was great at arranging everything and we really can't think how they could have been better.
All of the holiday arrangements and documentation were correct and complete. Many thanks to all of the Expert Africa team involved but especially Tracy." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Tracy was great at arranging everything and we really can't think how they could have been better.
All of the holiday arrangements and documentation were correct and complete. Many thanks to all of the Expert Africa team involved but especially Tracy." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
LA
"My Aug 2024 trip"
I visited Botswana between 29 Aug 2024 and 10 Sep 2024
"We planned for one safari and had an absolutely amazing trip. There were too may reasons why this trip was exceptional to write down. There is nothing we would have changed and the memories will last a lifetime!
When planning this trip, we had specific countries we wanted to visit and called a number of tour agencies. No other agency was as responsive as Expert Africa (and Megan).
We will highly recommend Expert Africa to friends and colleagues and will use them again if we travel back to Africa." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
When planning this trip, we had specific countries we wanted to visit and called a number of tour agencies. No other agency was as responsive as Expert Africa (and Megan).
We will highly recommend Expert Africa to friends and colleagues and will use them again if we travel back to Africa." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Deb
Florida
"Exceeded expectations "
I visited Botswana and 1 other country between 22 Aug 2024 and 6 Sep 2024
"Anton Walker really nailed everything for me. Just the right camps, accommodated my myriad of questions with great patience, and provided me with a trip beyond my wildest dreams. He was always available and listened well. Unbelievably smooth transitions from airport to camps.
Botswana was surreal. Like entering the world before development, where the animals lived as they were meant to and people leave a very small footprint. And they were everywhere! In addition to the animals listed on your spotting chart, there were impala and red lechwe and warthogs. I never imagined being able to watch a leopard and its cub eating an impala way up in a tree, or following a cheetah and watching it settle down for a nap. All was spectacular.
Anton also arranged for me to visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, where I got a private introduction to all the great work they are doing both with the animals and the community. Fascinating!
Also - wanted to mention how great the other people on safari were. As a solo traveler, it made it an even more rewarding experience.
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Every detail was spot on.
I found the elephant encounter a bit contrived, but others were thrilled, so might just be me. As beautiful as the rooms were at The Elephant Camp, I would definitely opt for Old Drift over that every time. And probably should have done Old Drift at the end to enjoy the pampering and the food after Botswana (I think Anton would have agreed, but I was set on Zimbabwe first)" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Botswana was surreal. Like entering the world before development, where the animals lived as they were meant to and people leave a very small footprint. And they were everywhere! In addition to the animals listed on your spotting chart, there were impala and red lechwe and warthogs. I never imagined being able to watch a leopard and its cub eating an impala way up in a tree, or following a cheetah and watching it settle down for a nap. All was spectacular.
Anton also arranged for me to visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, where I got a private introduction to all the great work they are doing both with the animals and the community. Fascinating!
Also - wanted to mention how great the other people on safari were. As a solo traveler, it made it an even more rewarding experience.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Every detail was spot on.
I found the elephant encounter a bit contrived, but others were thrilled, so might just be me. As beautiful as the rooms were at The Elephant Camp, I would definitely opt for Old Drift over that every time. And probably should have done Old Drift at the end to enjoy the pampering and the food after Botswana (I think Anton would have agreed, but I was set on Zimbabwe first)" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for safari camps in Kwando-Linyanti area
Lagoon Camp
Within the vast Kwando Reserve, renowned for its wild dogs, Lagoon Camp offers excellent game viewing that focuses on predators.
Lebala Camp
With enthusiastic guides and trackers, Lebala – in a vast private reserve – is particularly well-placed for seeking wild dogs.
Selinda Camp
In an attractive area that is particularly rich in game between June and November, the luxurious Selinda Camp caters particularly well for photographers.
DumaTau
DumaTau, in the private Linyanti Reserve, offers game drives, seasonal boat cruises and walks. Wildlife safaris here are quite seasonal, and are at their best during the height of the dry season, between June and October.
Linyanti Bush Camp
An increasingly rare find in Botswana, Linyanti Bush Camp blends relative simplicity with numerous activities and very good guiding.
Selinda Explorers Camp
The luxurious, traditional tented Selinda Explorers Camp offers a mix of walking, canoeing and game drives led by really top notch guides in a game-rich area.
Savuti Camp
Set above the Savuti Channel, the refurbished seven-room Savuti Camp offers the potential for viewing large herds of elephant and significant lion encounters.
Zarafa Camp
Zarafa is an exclusive camp overlooking the scenic Zibadianja Lagoon within the Selinda Reserve, a particularly game-rich area between June and early November.
Kings Pool
King’s Pool is a top-end luxury safari camp with a price tag to match; the game viewing can be very good during the dry season.
Linyanti Ebony
Independently owned and run, the small Linyanti Ebony sits on the same site as Linyanti Bush Camp, with similarly high standards of guiding, and a strong emphasis on the wildlife experience.
Linyanti Expeditions
Tip-top guiding. In tune with the habitat. Down-to-earth, authentic camp comfort. A place of wilderness safari harmony.
Little DumaTau
Small and sophisticated, Little DumaTau lies adjacent to its larger sibling in the private Linyanti Reserve, overlooking a beautiful lagoon.
